FlashEdge Storage access
Creating an access key
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating remote access keys for FlashEdge Storage. All of your FlashEdge Storages share this access key. Access keys are essential for securely managing and accessing your stored data. Follow the steps below to quickly generate a new access key through the FlashEdge Console.
Sign in to the FlashEdge Console.
Click on “Account” in the upper menu.
Select “Access key” from the upper menu.
Click on “Create access key”.
The access key should be created after a couple of seconds.
Granting access to FlashEdge Storage to the access key
After you create an access key in the settings, you can use it for the FlashEdge Storage that you have created.
Sign in to the FlashEdge Console.
Select the FlashEdge Storage that you want to grant access key to.
Select the tab “Remote access”.
Click on “Grant access.”
After a couple of seconds, you should see the resulting connection settings.
Using FlashEdge Storage access key
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for uploading and browsing files in FlashEdge Storage using the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) and other options.
It is designed for users on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Follow these instructions to easily manage your content and take full advantage of FlashEdge Storage capabilities.
Using AWS (Amazon Web Services) CLI
You can use AWS CLI to connect to FlashEdge Storage. You can also use all its functions. This manual describes only a couple of major functions that you can use.
Step 1: Install the AWS CLI
You can find the latest manuals in the official AWS documentation.
macOS:
“brew install awscli”
Linux:
“sudo apt update”
“sudo apt install awscli”
Step 2: Configure AWS CLI with Access Keys
Run the following command to configure AWS CLI with your access key and secret key:
“aws configure”
Now you will need the information from the FlashEdge Console. You will be prompted to enter:
AWS Access Key ID: Enter your FlashEdge Storage access key.
AWS Secret Access Key: Enter your FlashEdge Storage secret key.
Default region name: (e.g., us-east-1).
Default output format: Leave it on default.
Step 3: Upload Files to FlashEdge Storage
Use the following command to upload a file:
“aws s3 cp /path/to/your/file.txt s3://your-bucket-name/”
Replace:
/path/to/your/file.txt with the actual path to your file.
your-bucket-name with the name of your S3 bucket.
Step 4: Upload a Directory to FlashEdge Storage
To upload all files from a directory, use:
“aws s3 cp /path/to/your/folder s3://your-bucket-name/ --recursive”
Step 5: Listing files in FlashEdge Storage
Use the following command to list all objects in a specific bucket:
“aws s3 ls s3://your-bucket-name”
To include subfolders and detailed information, add the --recursive and --human-readable flags:
“aws s3 ls s3://your-bucket-name --recursive --human-readable”
To list files with a specific prefix (e.g., all files in a folder or with a particular file name pattern), replace folder-name with the path to the folder or prefix.:
“aws s3 ls s3://your-bucket-name/folder-name/"
Using Cyberduck to connect to the FlashEdge Storage
Cyberduck is a popular open-source client that connects to various cloud storage services. Follow the steps below to configure Cyberduck on macOS or Windows to connect to your FlashEdge Storage.
Prerequisites
● FlashEdge Storage access key and secret key, and the bucket name of your FlashEdge Storage.
Steps for macOS and Windows
Open Cyberduck Launch Cyberduck on your macOS or Windows machine.
Add a New Connection
Click on the “Open Connection” button in the toolbar.
Select Amazon S3 as the Connection Type
From the drop-down menu at the top, choose “Amazon S3”.
Enter Connection Details
Server: Enter s3.amazonaws.com.
Access Key ID: Enter your FlashEdge Storage Access Key ID.
Secret Access Key: Enter your FlashEdge Storage Secret Access Key.
Click the “More Options” or “Advanced options” and specify a path (bucket name from the FlashEdge Storage Console).
Save and Connect
Click “Connect” to access your FlashEdge Storage.
To save the connection for future use, click the “Bookmark” button before connecting.
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